Meaning: The river Ganga; daughter of Jahnu
The story
Jahnavi is a name of the Ganges, understood in tradition as daughter of the sage Jahnu. The river association gives the name both a geographic and devotional history.
Nicknames
- Janu
- Jaanu
Spellings & variants
- Janhvi
- Jahnvi
- Jhanvi
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Jahnavi comes from Sanskrit.
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